Acute renal failure following a viper bite

Chafai M*, Chettati M, Fadili W, Laouad I
Page No. 1-7

Snake bites kill around 100,000 people worldwide each year. The management of the envenomations implies rigorous monitoring in order to detect, rather, the first signs of serious evolution (hemorrhage, neurotoxic syndrome, collapse) which indicate the administration of immunotherapy and hospitalization in intensive care. We present the case of an adult patient who was the victim of a snake bite. Despite the administration of antivenom and adequate hydration, she developed acute renal failure secondary to disseminated intravascular coagulation and thrombotic microangiopathy. Recognition of symptoms, close monitoring, prompt diagnosis and treatment are imperative to prevent acute complications and long-term morbidities.